broach in Dutch
broach in Dutch is aantappen (van een vat), doorboren, kapseizen — broach means to bring up a sensitive or difficult topic for discussion.
broach in Dutch
aantappen (van een vat)
(transitive) To make a hole in, especially a cask of liquor, and put in a tap in order to draw the liquid.
doorboren
(transitive) To make a hole in, especially a cask of liquor, and put in a tap in order to draw the liquid.
kapseizen
(transitive) To cause to turn sideways to oncoming waves, especially large or breaking waves (usually followed by to; also figurative).
aansnijden
(transitive, figuratively) To begin discussion about (something).
aankaarten
(transitive, figuratively) To begin discussion about (something).
ter sprake brengen
(transitive, figuratively) To begin discussion about (something).
What does "broach" mean?
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verb To bring up a sensitive or difficult topic for discussion.
"She wasn't sure how to broach the subject of his job loss."
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verb To pierce or tap something, especially a cask, in order to draw out liquid.
"The innkeeper broached a fresh barrel of ale."
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broach in a sentence
- She wasn't sure how to broach the subject of his job loss.
- He finally broached the idea of moving abroad.
- The innkeeper broached a fresh barrel of ale.
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What is "broach" in Dutch?
"broach" in Dutch is aantappen (van een vat), doorboren, kapseizen. broach means: To bring up a sensitive or difficult topic for discussion.
How do you use "broach" in a sentence?
Example: "She wasn't sure how to broach the subject of his job loss." In Dutch, "broach" is aantappen (van een vat), doorboren, kapseizen.
Are there other ways to say "broach" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "broach": aantappen (van een vat), doorboren, kapseizen, aansnijden, aankaarten, ter sprake brengen.
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